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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR FIVE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 24 AND 25 AND LOTS 25 AND 26 OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, BLOCK PP, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 0.117 ACRE PORTION OF AN 8.69 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 12899, PAGE 65 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS - A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $775,361.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 23 TO MAY 29, 2008.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY FOR ANNUAL EVENT AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH PROPERTY AT 1310 FM 1626.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS, IFB NO. B080195DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DER GRAPHICS, INC. (COUNTY ATTORNEY/COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

9.

1. RECEIVE AND CONSIDER BIDS FOR IFB NO. B080149JW, TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND OIL AND GAS LEASE; AND
   Added to consent.
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EVALUATE RECEIVED BIDS. (TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE)
   Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., RFQ NO. Q080082LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY IMPERIAL VALLEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC., FOR SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH E-FILE ATTACHMENT. (COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR FIVE-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 24 AND 25 AND LOTS 25 AND 26 OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, BLOCK PP, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 0.117 ACRE PORTION OF AN 8.69 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 12899, PAGE 65 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS - A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TORO CANYON CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AND A CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE BROHN GROUP LTD.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN/AUSTIN ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY FROM BLUE BLUFF ROAD TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICE TO THE EAST SERVICE CENTER, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.

16. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TESTIMONY TO THE TEXAS SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE ON POLICIES RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN RURAL AND UNINCORPORATED REGIONS OF THE STATE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING FOR AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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1. REQUEST TO APPROVE $500,000 IN PROGRAM YEAR 2008 FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY;
2. REQUEST TO APPROVE TARGETING PROGRAM YEAR 2008 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT TO HOUSEHOLDS AT OR BELOW 50% OF MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME;
3. ADDING A PROVISION TO CHAPTER 84, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, WHICH ALLOWS FOR FOLLOWING ALL REQUIRED STATE OR FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS IF STATE OF FEDERAL FUNDING IS USED FOR SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROJECTS; AND
4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TARGET CORPORATION FOR THE SHERIFF?S OFFICE TO ENHANCE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF?S OFFICE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OUTREACH UNIT?S SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM;
2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM FOR COMPOSTING FOOD WASTE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX LOCATED IN DEL VALLE;
3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, GOVERNOR?S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE SIX FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTIES IN THOROUGHBRED FARMS SUBDIVISION WITH FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; AND
4. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR?S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2006 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT, EXTENDING THE ORIGINAL GRANT PERIOD.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS? SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE CALENDAR FOR ACTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING PROCESS.
Taken into Executive Session.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF A TRAVIS COUNTY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE TO REDUCE FUEL, ENERGY AND OTHER COUNTY OPERATING COSTS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUEL FUNDING FROM GENERAL FUND ALLOCATED RESERVES FOR THE STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM BUDGET.
Added to consent.

23. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $925,024 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, FLEET SERVICES FOR THE CENTRALIZED FUEL LINE ITEM, AND ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FUEL CONSERVATION MEASURES.
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OTHER ITEMS

24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DR. MATTHEW SNAPP TO SERVE AS PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JUNE 2010. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT MELISSA MILLER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN?S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JUNE 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT TO PURCHASE 7.4 ACRES OF REAL ESTATE AT 1210 BRAKER LANE FOR THE LOCATION OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

29. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. CREATING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. INSTRUCTING THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO INCLUDE THIS POSITION IN THE FY2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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Note 1 Gov?t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov?t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov?t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov?t Code Ann 551.076, Security

The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF LAND FROM THE COMANCHE TRAIL CONSERVATION FUND AND JOSEPH F. LUCAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH PARKE PROPERTIES I AND II, L.P. AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENTS LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SANDRA LUNA, INDIVIDUALLY, AND A/N/F KASANDRA LUNA V. CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND MICHAEL HARLEY, ALT. 1
Postponed.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN ANDRE TYRONE SOUTHALL V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, NO. A-05-CA-342-SS. 1
Postponed.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, RENEA HICKS, ESQ. REGARDING DECISION IN NORTHWEST AUSTIN M.U.D. V. MICHAEL B. MUKASEY IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JOHN M. DEVEREAUX, JR. AND SHARON JENSEN (CNE REAL PROPERTY, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JACK H. AND MARY H. VAUGHN (CNE REAL PROPERTY, LLC RESALE DEED). 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HAMLETS CORPORATION (LINDAURA DASILVA RESALE DEED). 1

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SECURITY COMMITTEE?S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET PROCESS. 4

39. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS OF HAZY HILLS RANCHETTES SUBDIVISIONS FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE SPICEWOOD STONE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, BILLBOARD ADVERTISING ON STATE HIGHWAY 71, NOISE AND OTHER ALLEGED NUISANCES. 1
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CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION MAY 20 AND 27, 2008.

C3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO HOLD AN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE STATUS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE STUDY.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 24-HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE AGREEMENT WITH REVISED FEE FOR ADDITIONAL ENROLLEES IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD.
Postponed.

A2. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTESTED CASE HEARING ON THE PENDING APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AMENDMENT TO EXPAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

A3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARY J. HIGHTOWER TAYLOR AS SHE CELEBRATES HER 80TH BIRTHDAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.

A4. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON WHETHER STATE LAW AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT, OR ANY OTHER LAW, PROHIBITS TRAVIS COUNTY FROM SPENDING PUBLIC FUNDS ON HEALTH OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

A5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT MR. KEN BECK TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (BCCP) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN ON 4600 ACRES LANE IN AUSTIN COLONY OWNED BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REFUND WELLS FARGO BANK $6,773.30 DUE TO OVERPAYMENT OF ISSUER FEES FOR THE 2006 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO TRANSFER OF ARBORETUM OAKS APARTMENTS (F/K/A HAMILTON?S MARK APARTMENTS) TO IBK ARBORETUM L.P. AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, THE TRUSTEE, THE SELLER AND THE PURCHASER.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS THE COUNTY AUDITOR?S OFFICE NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
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2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FY 2008 WORK PLAN.
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3. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2008 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RESULTS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER COMPENSATION RELATED ITEMS:
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1. CLASSIFIED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR JOB FAMILIES INCLUDING COURTS; SENIOR AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT; PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT; TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION; REPRODUCTION; PUBLIC INFORMATION; HUMAN RESOURCES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND SPECIAL PROJECT/ELECTIONS;
2. COST TO IMPLEMENT CLASSIFIED JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RESULTS INCLUDING GREEN-CIRCLED SLOTS AND GENERAL MARKET ADJUSTMENT;
3. NON-TCSO PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE EMPLOYEES - LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPENSATION ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATIONS AND COST;
4. LIVABLE WAGE RATE; AND
5. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE’S PROPOSED SALARY ADJUSTMENT PLAN FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ISSUES WITHIN MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008, AT 4:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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